LE

Friends of the man who died, known as Aseel, have described him as a “top lad”.

His family were holding a celebration at a nearby house when he was shot in chest either close to or inside a black Mercedes car which has since been the focus of intense police analysis.

One friend said on social media: “It brings a tear to my eye to know that someone who you’ve know for so many years to get taken from this world in the cruellest way possible.

“I still don’t believe it! Such a funny guy, too many memories! Taken too soon.”

Another said: “Will never forget him. I always use to see him in the area. He was a top lad.”

Family friend Abdul Asker said “He was a decent guy.
He was smiling all the time and was always approachable and ready to listen.
We’re stunned by his sudden death, which is very sad news for the whole community here."

There seems to be a modest turf war going on in Burngreave, Upperthorpe and Shiregreen these last two months and has increased in intensity from firing at each others houses

I still will not get used to hearing dealers being referred to as 'top lad'

LE

Back in years past, the local (Southern endof Africa) newspapers used to print the names of all those who had passed their final year of school. It was a big thing for the kids - hit the newspaper offices at midnight, after a night on the lash, grab a copy, find the list from one's own school, and read your name. (and gloat because some dumb mutts hadn't made the list)
Unfortunately, the PC types decided that printing (or not) of the names led to shame, suicide and general snowflakism among those who hadn't made the grade.
So now they print the results with the candidates' examination number.
Damn.
I used to enjoy grinning at names like Tyrique Alonzo, Zhekira,

MIA

"During the stop Mr Yaqub was shot and killed and a search of the Audi found a Russian Baikal pistol - fully operational and loaded - under the front passenger seat, together with a silencer and a bag of ammunition in the glove compartment.

Police also found mobile phones, some of which were encrypted, in the cars, the trial heard."

Seems the blokes in the car were very lucky that they all didn't get shot. And one wonders why they had a suppressor - perhaps for a sneaky rival drug dealer murder, eh?

If something doesn't fit in a hole, then one should stomp, stomp, stompity stomp on it until
it does, then walk away whistling "Spanish Harlem"

LE

"During the stop Mr Yaqub was shot and killed and a search of the Audi found a Russian Baikal pistol - fully operational and loaded - under the front passenger seat, together with a silencer and a bag of ammunition in the glove compartment.

Police also found mobile phones, some of which were encrypted, in the cars, the trial heard."

Seems the blokes in the car were very lucky that they all didn't get shot. And one wonders why they had a suppressor - perhaps for a sneaky rival drug dealer murder, eh?

LE

"During the stop Mr Yaqub was shot and killed and a search of the Audi found a Russian Baikal pistol - fully operational and loaded - under the front passenger seat, together with a silencer and a bag of ammunition in the glove compartment.

Police also found mobile phones, some of which were encrypted, in the cars, the trial heard."

Seems the blokes in the car were very lucky that they all didn't get shot. And one wonders why they had a suppressor - perhaps for a sneaky rival drug dealer murder, eh?